Question

question 50
the heart is ____________ to the vertebral column.
a anterior
b posterior
c lateral
d distal

Explanation:

• Anterior means front - facing. The heart is located in the thoracic cavity in front of the vertebral column.
• Posterior means back - facing. The heart is not behind the vertebral column.
• Lateral means to the side. The heart is not primarily to the side of the vertebral column in a simple anterior - posterior relationship context.
• Distal is used to describe a position farther from the point of attachment (in limbs mainly). It is not relevant for the heart - vertebral column relationship.

Answer:

A. anterior